HC Deb 11 February 1981 vol 998 cc372-3W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what proportion of children of compulsory school age are currently receiving their education in specialist schools; and what were the corresponding figures in each of the last two years;

(2) what proportion of children attending specialist schools have their fees paid (a) wholly by local education authorities, (b) wholly by their parents and (c) partly by parental contribution; and what were the corresponding figures in each of the last two years.

Dr. Boyson

It is difficult to consider the hon. Member's question unless he is more specific about the schools he has in mind, but I shall write to the hon. Member.